US military says it has destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers
The U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following attacks on American warships, leading to retaliatory missile strikes by Iran toward U.S. targets in Jordan. The escalation occurs amidst a broader economic and military campaign by the Trump administration to isolate Tehran.
Why it matters
The conflict threatens global energy supplies and risks a wider regional war, significantly impacting international oil prices and geopolitical stability.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward open hostilities in a more than 6-month-old war.
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